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Numbers alone aren’t enough By Zarina Zakaria As the global economy pivots toward sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations are no longer a footnote in business strategy — they are front and centre. Across financial institutions, conglomerates, and regulators, ESG now drives decision-making and reporting. At the heart of this transformation is the accounting […]

Why energy companies must reinvent or fade   By Ahmad Ibrahim The global energy business is at a crossroads. The old certainties that once kept oil and gas companies flush with profits are fast evaporating. Rising climate pressures, aggressive carbon targets, volatile oil prices, and the unstoppable march of renewable energy are rewriting the rules of

By Ts. Elman Mustafa El Bakri There’s a narrative going around that Gen Z entered the workforce at the worst possible time. A pandemic disrupted their education. A recession tightened job markets. And now, just as they’re trying to find their footing, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of every industry. But what if we’ve

By Redza Zakaria After several days of airstrikes launched by Thailand against Cambodian military targets along their long-disputed border, tensions reached their worst point in recent weeks. The conflict, rooted in historical territorial disagreements, escalated rapidly and resulted in significant casualties and displacement. However, the situation took a positive turn as both Thailand and Cambodia

By Nahrizul Adib There are patriots you see on TV — flags waving, rifles carrying, speeches thundering, parades marching to the rhythm of history. And then there are others — quieter, less photogenic, sometimes not even sure if they count. I personally used to think patriotism had to be loud. That it had to come

By Haezreena Begum Abdul Hamid The integrity of a nation’s border is fundamental to its sovereignty, security, and reputation. In Malaysia, however, recent revelations have highlighted troubling systemic vulnerabilities within immigration and border enforcement practices particularly through covert and corrupt mechanisms known as “passport terbang” and “counter-setting.” These practices not only compromise lawful migration processes

By Ungku Amirul Ariff Ungku Ariffin As a biomedical engineering student, I’ve had a unique journey in learning to appreciate the true value of computer programming. It’s not just a technical skill; it’s a way of thinking. What started as a necessity has slowly evolved into a personal discovery: that programming teaches us how to

By Nurul Syafiqah Jafinan There was a time not that long ago when social media felt like a fun escape. It was where we’d go to reconnect with old friends, post vacation photos, share silly memes, and wish someone a happy birthday. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt more human. Now? It often feels like

By Dalilawati Zainal As the global business landscape shifts towards sustainability, the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is being reassessed in the context of evolving frameworks such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). CSR, once viewed as a voluntary business practice primarily focused on charity and community support, is